Spring Literary

We're a literary agency specialising in high quality children's books

[Nicolette Jones @NicoletteJones]

#NewIllustrationoftheDay by Flora Delargy from her book Gold Rush about the women involved in the Klondike stampede. Hand-drawn & coloured image of Belinda Mulrooney who set up boomtown businesses: hotel, store, restaurant. Seen with her dog, Nero. From ⁦@wideeyeded⁩ 24 Oct

[Nicolette Jones @NicoletteJones]

#NewIllustrationoftheDay by Sarah Massini again. From The Little Prince Pop-Up Book retold by Louise Greig. Massini daring to bring her own colour and magic to St Exupery’s originals. (Not a pop-up image.) From ⁦@FarshoreBooks⁩ on 10 Oct. ⁦⁦@SarahMassini⁩

[Sarah McIntyre @jabberworks]

While we were in @HarbourBookshop, spotted this beautiful watercolour-painted book by @SamUsherBooks 💛

[Mathew Tobin @Mat_at_Brookes]

This is an incredibly insightful and enriching interview. Thank you so much, Angela. Please do have a look and share:

@jonnybid @LauraHAllain @OvendenLaura @rapclassroom @smithsmm @TeresaCremin @ksandsoconnor @Literacy_Trust

[Klaus Flugge Prize @KlausFluggePr]

"Mastering the art of centring figures on the page was a significant learning curve. Whether through colour or composition, I aimed to ensure each figure was at the centre of their story." NEW #KlausFluggePrize shortlist blog Angela Vives Q&A #picturebook
https://t.co/JivYUkxqX5

[HarperCollins Children's Books @HarperCollinsCh]

Win a copy of Not So Little Red Riding Hood 😍❤️

An adorable twist on the classic fairytale, from @MichaelRosenyes and @davidmelling1. A classic for all little bookshelves. Leave a wolf emoji 🐺 in the replies before midnight 31st August for your chance to win!

[Yaba Badoe @yaba_badoe]

This weekend is Bank Holiday CARNIVAL weekend. If you fancy a story for younger readers that celebrates dance, magic and carnival check out the paperbk edition of #ManmanandtheTreeofMemories

[Nicolette Jones @NicoletteJones]

#NewIllustrationoftheDay. To celebrate the #NottingHillCarnival (children's parade today, adults' tomorrow) this double page by Joelle Avelino which would make a great poster for the carnival. From @yaba_badoe's Man Man and the Tree of Memories, out in pb from @_ZephyrBooks 1 Aug

[Jill Bennett @JillBennett18]

With a compelling narrative, writing possibilities @seantstories and playful illustrations @SamUsherBooks #YoureaPoet @BIGPictureBooks is #RedReadingHub’s #book of the day reviewed now on the blog https://t.co/Yr8ld8lH4n

[LoveReading4Kids @lovereadingkids]

"A celebration of the lasting power of happy memories and a perfect way to talk to young children about loss" @ReeceAndrea Expert Reviewer
The Fun We Had (3+/5+) by @CharissaEmily Illustrated by @SamUsherBooks @simonkids_UK

Read the full review and order:
https://t.co/urmbNFm8pZ

[Big Picture Press @BigPicturePress]

Reader reviews are in for @WilliamESpring's Beautiful 🤍

Discover the beauty of evolution and the natural world with this stunning exploration of 50 unique and magnificent animals which proves that all of nature is perfect.

https://t.co/GRduqIg2rY

[Thomas Moore @mrjuliandicks]

@williamespring @SpringLiterary @BigPicturePress Mine arrived today. It is as its name suggests!

[Scholastic UK @scholasticuk]

There's a ghost in Richard's wardrobe. But that's OK. He has a way to keep it trapped inside...

An own-voices novel about mental health, family, friendship, confronting fear and accepting change by Polari-prize-winning author @MrEagletonIan. Out today!

#TheBoyWhoCriedGhost 👻

[Nicolette Jones @NicoletteJones]

#NewIllustrationoftheDay. Hornbills by William Spring from Beautiful: A Celebration of Evolution, with information and scrupulously observed nature drawings including of creatures we don't often consider beautiful. Out on 1 August from @BigPicturePress.

[Ian Eagleton @MrEagletonIan]

It’s out today! I can’t BOO-lieve it!

A huge thanks to @alsenas for originally believing in me, to @tierneybooks for her passion and insight, to the @scholasticuk team, to @SpringLiterary for putting up with my nonsense, and to all of you for your support and kindness! 👻💓🏳️‍🌈

[Waterstones Kids @WaterstonesKids]

'Time runs like a river, never resting, moving steadily on.'

From the marvellous @_emmacarlisle, a stunning, captivating tale that encourages the act of noticing & the enjoyment of all the mesmerising things occurring in nature: https://t.co/4LIQANjPuk @templarbooks

[Big Picture Press @BigPicturePress]

Ahead of Beautiful by @WilliamESpring publishing next week, here's your first look at the wonderful foiled cover featuring the striking Shoebill ✨

Pre-order your copy today ➡️ https://t.co/z9uLAtgAmi

[C&D Children Family Centres @C_D_cfc]

This week our early years practitioners recommends: The Girl and the Mermaid by @holliejhughes📚
Alina and her granny live in a lighthouse by the sea: a home filled with the warmth of Granny’s magical stories. one day, she meets a mermaid and she’s swept into adventure

[@ErinLynHamilton @erinlynhamilton]

Check out a new favourite mystery series! This was brimming with mystery, humour and fantastic illustrations. What a pairing of author and illustrator on this one! @theLucyStrange #PamSmy Publishing in hardback in September, this is one to pre-order now! @WalkerBooksUK

[Nicolette Jones @NicoletteJones]

#NewIllustrationoftheDay Detail of skilled and joyful image by Sam Usher from The Fun by Had, text by Charissa Coulthard. Memories of outdoor adventures in the company of a beloved grandmother. Out 4 July. @simonkids_UK @SamUsherBooks